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I asked this in another thread and got a couple answers, thanks guys. I figured I would start a thread proper and see what feedback we get.
I have northern highbush varieties. The first 2 bushes I planted years back were 3' apart, that wasn't far enough because it didn't take long for them to mingle and shade each other resulting in decreased berries on that side. I have the space to keep them separate now but still don't really want to excessively waste space. The research I've done says 5-6' between center for best production. I was originally going to go with 4' until I found the suggested spacing. 5' would be acceptable but less allows more space for other stuff which is what we are all trying to do..grow as much edibles as possible; again I'm fine with 5'. I'm going to be putting in 2 raised bed planters in parallel with 4 bushes in each. Not interested in a BB hedge.
What is your spacing, are your bushes mature, and are you happy with the spacing?
I have northern highbush varieties. The first 2 bushes I planted years back were 3' apart, that wasn't far enough because it didn't take long for them to mingle and shade each other resulting in decreased berries on that side. I have the space to keep them separate now but still don't really want to excessively waste space. The research I've done says 5-6' between center for best production. I was originally going to go with 4' until I found the suggested spacing. 5' would be acceptable but less allows more space for other stuff which is what we are all trying to do..grow as much edibles as possible; again I'm fine with 5'. I'm going to be putting in 2 raised bed planters in parallel with 4 bushes in each. Not interested in a BB hedge.
What is your spacing, are your bushes mature, and are you happy with the spacing?
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